Unsteady Gait
Pp. 98-104 (7)
Mohammed M. S. Jan
Abstract
Unsteady gait and ataxia are relatively common neurological presentation of a variety of acute and
chronic disorders. Accurate assessment includes detailed history, examination, and then formulation of a
differential diagnosis list to guide laboratory investigations. In this chapter, a clinical approach to the unsteady
child is presented with discussion of diagnostic considerations, approach to investigation, treatment, and
prognosis.
Keywords:
Unsteady, Ataxia, Gait, Paralysis, Weakness, Motor, Sensory, Neuropathy, Myopathy,
Cerebellar, Physiotherapy.
Affiliation:
Professor & Consultant of Pediatric Neurology Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi Arabia